Block B's P.O tests positive for COVID-19! The singer-actor is the 7th "Amazing Saturday" cast member to test positive this week.
'Amazing Saturday's' P.O Tests Positive for COVID-19
Block B P.O becomes the 7th "Amazing Saturday" cast member to test positive for the virus along with Park Na Rae, Hanhae, Kim Dong Hyun, Boom, SHINee Key and Nucksal.
On March 3, Block B P.O's agency, Artist Company, announced that the singer-actor was diagnosed with COVID-19.
According to the company, P.O tested positive in a preemptive self-testing kit. He immediately underwent PCR testing, and received the final positive result.
Block B P.O immediately halted his scheduled activities and received treatment in accordance with health authorities' guidelines. Currently, the singer-actor is in self-quarantine. He completed his two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
Let's wish Block B P.O a speedy recovery!
'Amazing Saturday' Halts Filming To Ensure Safety
tvN's musical game show "Amazing Saturday" announced its filming postponement after half of the cast members have been diagnosed with coronavirus.
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 at the beginning of the month hit the cast members, the production unit of the variety show decided to halt filming this week.
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However, the broadcast schedule of the show will not be affected. "Amazing Saturday" airs every Saturday on tvN at 7:40 p.m. KST.
Block B P.O Enlists in the Marine Corps This March
Block B P.O is set to enlist this March to fulfill his mandatory military service!
On February 10, Artist Company confirmed that the "Hotel del Luna" actor has been accepted into the Marine Corps.
Because of this, Block B P.O decided to enlist in the Marine Corps on his own. The company declined to disclose the artist's enlistment time and location due to the current health situation.
The artist is currently in self-quarantine after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He halted his scheduled activities to focus on recovery.
However, once he recovers, he will participate in his scheduled activities before his enlistment.
Block B P.O is now 30 years old. He first debuted as a member of Block B in 2011 before venturing into acting. He diversified his career by appearing in various dramas like "Love Alert," "Encounter," "Hotel del Luna" and more.
Block B P.O Upcoming Projects, Dramas, More
Before enlistment, the singer-actor leaves surprises for fans! Block B P.O is set to headline the upcoming thriller drama "Goosebumps" with Choi Ji Woo and SHINee Minho. It tells the story of the heart-stopping horrors that people encounter in their everyday life.
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"Goosebumps" consists of a total of eight episodes, and is slated to air on Kakao TV sometime this year.
Moreover, he will also make a cameo as Control Z in "Yumi's Cells" Season 2, which stars Kim Go Eun and Ahn Bo Hyun.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
